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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023

Introduced: January 24, 2023 Introduced by: Biggs, Andy Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 9, 2023
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Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023

This bill establishes requirements for physicians who perform abortions and abortion clinics.

Specifically, the bill requires a physician who performs an abortion (1) to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital; and (2) at the time of the abortion, to notify the patient of the hospital location where the patient can receive follow-up care if complications arise.

A physician who fails to comply is subject to criminal penalties—a fine, a prison term of up to two years, or both. A woman who undergoes an abortion may not be prosecuted.

The bill also requires an abortion clinic, in order to receive federal funds or assistance, to (1) be licensed by the state in which it is located, and (2) be in compliance with federal standards for ambulatory surgical centers.

What's happening now January 9, 2023

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jan 24, 2023
Duncan, Jeff
· Jan 24, 2023
Gaetz, Matt
· Jan 24, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 116: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-116/
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"H.R. 116: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-116/.
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H.R. 116, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-116/.
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[H.R. 116: Pregnant Women Health and Safety Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-116/)
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